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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.81, 1,966.25 and 901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.81, 1,966.25 and 901.55 is: 1,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.81 : 1,966.25 = 901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.81/1,966.25 = 901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.81x = 1,966.25 × 901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.81x = 1,772,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,679.86/1,424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.15

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